Learning about animals, science and conservation : large-scale survey-based evaluation of the educational impact of the ZSL London Zoo Formal Learning programme
Year: 2011
Type: report
Abstract: The study described in this report represents the largest (n = 3018) and most methodologicallyrobust investigation of the educational value of zoos for children and adolescents ever conductedworldwide. This research evaluates (1) the impact of ZSL London Zoo Formal Learningeducational presentations and unguided zoo visits, (2) pupils’ development of new knowledge and (3) pupils’ perceptions of zoos, science and wildlife conservation. Using methods developed duringa pilot study conducted in spring 2009 with primary school (Wagoner & Jensen 2010) and post-16 pupils (Jensen & Wagoner, under review) attending London Zoo Formal Learningpresentations, both the quality and quantity of learning are directly assessed. The present study isaimed at both informing practice at the ZSL London Zoo Discovery & Learning Department and at developing robust evidence of the degree to which zoo-based science and conservation educationcan have a positive impact for children and adolescents.
Source: University of Warwick
Author: Eric Jensen
Language: English
Subfield: Museology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2157884987